Wednesday – Snoopers Rock to Natural Bridge Trail, Prentice Cooper State Forest, Chattanooga, TN.

Short Hike: moderate 4-5 mile in/out.  Long Hike:  Moderate 6 miles in/out to Natural Bridge. This hike visits a portion of the Grand Canyon of Tennessee, where the Tennessee River cuts a 1,000 foot gorge through the Cumberland Plateau.  Within Prentice Cooper State Forest, we will first visit the large, wide vista at Snoopers Rock, where river gorge panoramas amaze.  We will then pick up the Cumberland Trail, hiking the canyon rim and the stream valleys that cut their own chasms, eventually reaching Natural Bridge, a sturdy arch to eat lunch on.  Depart  7:30 am CDST from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S Main St, Crossville, TN  SE parking lot at.  Bring water, lunch and a snack.  Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Gas cost is $7.   Contact the hike leader Curt (931) 267-2243 for info.